Bobrovník
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  Bobrovník Location of Bobrovník in the Žilina Region  Bobrovník Location of Bobrovník in Slovakia | |
| Coordinates: 49°07′N 19°29′E / 49.12°N 19.48°E | |
| Country |  Slovakia |
| Region |  Žilina Region |
| District | Liptovský Mikuláš District |
| First mentioned | 1273 |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.77 km2 (2.61 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 595 m (1,952 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 121 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 322 3[2] |
| Area code | +421 44[2] |
| Vehicle registration plate (until 2022) | LM |
| Website | www |
Bobrovník (Hungarian: Bobrovnik) is a village and municipality in Liptovský Mikuláš District in the Žilina Region of northern Slovakia.
History
[edit]In historical records the village was first mentioned in 1273. Before the establishment of independent Czechoslovakia in 1918, it was part of Liptó County within the Kingdom of Hungary. From 1939 to 1945, it was part of the Slovak Republic.
Geography
[edit]The municipality lies at an altitude of 595 metres (1,952 ft)[2] and covers an area of 6.77 km2 (2.61 sq mi) (2025).[1]
Population
[edit]| Year | 1995 | 2005 | 2015 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | 150 | 135 | 129 | 121 |
| Difference | −10% | −4.44% | −6.20% |
| Year | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 123 | 121 |
| Difference | −1.62% |
It has a population of 121 people (31 December 2025).[5]
Ethnicity
[edit]| Ethnicity | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| Slovak | 127 | 96.21% |
| Not found out | 8 | 6.06% |
| Rusyn | 2 | 1.51% |
| Total | 132 |
In year 2021 was 132 people by ethnicity 127 as Slovak, 8 as Not found out, 2 as Rusyn and 1 as Czech.
Note on population: The difference values of population numbers in the table "Population statistic" and in the sections "Ethnicity" & "Religion" is caused by the use of various statistical methods.
Religion
[edit]| Religion | Number | Fraction |
|---|---|---|
| None | 50 | 37.88% |
| Roman Catholic Church | 39 | 29.55% |
| Evangelical Church | 31 | 23.48% |
| Not found out | 5 | 3.79% |
| Greek Catholic Church | 4 | 3.03% |
| Eastern Orthodox Church | 2 | 1.52% |
| Total | 132 |
In year 2021 was 132 people by religion 50 from None, 39 from Roman Catholic Church, 31 from Evangelical Church, 5 from Not found out, 4 from Greek Catholic Church, 2 from Eastern Orthodox Church and 1 from Jewish community.
Sights
[edit]The Havránok open-air museum with a reconstructed Celtic hill fort is situated 2 km from the village.
Genealogical resources
[edit]The records for genealogical research are available at the state archive "Statny Archiv in Bytca, Slovakia"
- Roman Catholic church records (births/marriages/deaths): 1764-1918 (parish B)
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Hustota obyvateľstva - obce [om7014rr_obc=AREAS_SK, v_om7014rr_ukaz=Rozloha (Štvorcový meter)]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 3 4 "Základná charakteristika". www.statistics.sk (in Slovak). Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2015-04-17. Retrieved 2022-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- 1 2 "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Počet obyvateľov podľa pohlavia - obce (ročne) [om7101rr_obce=AREAS_SK]". Statistical Office of the Slovak Republic. 2026-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
- ↑ "Population - Basic results". www.scitanie.sk. Statistical Office of the Slovak republic. Retrieved 2025-11-03.
See also
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